Monterey Wharf Birthday Celebration
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940
Event Info
Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf will celebrate its 180th Birthday with delicious Wharf-themed birthday activities.
This free, family-friendly event will feature:
- Live Entertainment: Dance along with The Money Band from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Master of Ceremonies: Radio personality David Marzetti will keep the energy high.
- Free Wharf-Themed Birthday Cake: Join us at the Wharf Tent (in front of Abalonetti Bar & Grill) at 3:30 p.m. for a sealife-themed birthday cake.
- Festive birthday decorations for photo ops
- Return of the Fun Free Candy Crawl: The first 179 visitors can collect a free piece of candy at each of the Wharf’s three candy shops—Candy World, Wharf Chocolate Factory, and Carousel Candies—with special treats such as homemade confections from Carousel Candies who will provide a free sampler bag. Come early and enjoy!
- Storm Troopers: Don’t miss the chance for fun photo ops with the galaxy’s favorite Storm Troopers!
- Meet & Greet with Monterey’s Heroes: Meet members of the Monterey Police and Monterey Fire Departments from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., check out a fire truck, and enjoy giveaways, safety tips, and more.
- Wharf Birthday Bites: Special food, merchandise, and ocean activity discounts will be available for purchase at Wharf merchants.
- Pirate Selfies: Celebrate Monterey’s pirate past by commemorating Argentine sailor Hippolyte Bouchard who raided Monterey in 1818. Dress as a pirate or sailor and take selfies with the pirate statues at Pirate’s Cove on the Wharf.
Upcoming Events
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market
Thursday, January 23, 2025 -
Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center
Friday, January 24, 2025 -
Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market
Monday, January 27, 2025 -
Old Monterey Farmers Market
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 -
Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market
Thursday, February 6, 2025